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Smart Home Technology – Friend or Foe?
Anyone buying any cool tech gifts for themselves or for loved ones this holiday season? The possibilities are endless when it comes to “smart” devices that are available for you and your home! These devices range from smart plugs and…
Read MoreHow to Use Analytics to Improve Your Website’s Success
Calling all website owners! Do you know the “who, what, when, where, how, and why” of your website consumers? These critical questions can be answered by analytic tools that provide direct insight into the performance of your site and what…
Read MoreTeach Your Kids Cyber Hygiene (and Freeze Their Credit)
Just in time for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Identity Theft Resource Center in conjunction with CyberScout has released a survey entitled “Social Media Habits and You.” The survey focuses on how parents and guardians monitor their kids’ online behavior,…
Read MoreKeep Your Online Accounts Secure with Two-Factor Authentication
With the introduction of the internet, access to unlimited information became available at your fingertips. Now we have digital accounts for everything, from posting your latest cat videos to buying $40,000,000 jets [1]. Traditionally, you would access these accounts by…
Read MoreDon’t Let Cyber Criminals Outsmart Your Smart Technology
For a number of years, businesses have had the option to purchase cyber liability insurance. This type of coverage protects them against threats like malware attacks, cyber extortion, online fraud, and data breaches. In fact, this coverage continues to be…
Read MorePreventing the Flu Starts With You
With flu season in full swing, many of us are taking extra precautions to be sure we don’t catch it and to help prevent it from spreading. Some of the most common precautions include avoiding contamination, washing your hands, and…
Read More3 Primary Reasons for Increasing Auto Rates
As 2017 draws to a close, let’s reflect on some insurance-related items in the industry. While storms and hurricanes certainly dominated the headlines for a while, one issue that has been consistent throughout the year is an increase in auto…
Read MoreChip Into Security
Most of our credit/debit cards now have chip technology, but sometimes it’s hard to know when and where to use them. Some merchants want you to use the chip, some terminals have a chip slot but aren’t set up for…
Read MoreBattery Safe Than Sorry
In September of 2017, the energy company Tesla will unveil an all-electric semi-truck powered by a battery. I found it interesting that something as massive as a freightliner could run on a battery. What was science fiction a decade ago…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Working with an Independent Agent
Having worked in the insurance industry for ten years, I have received many calls, e-mails, and texts from friends and family regarding their insurance needs. I am more than happy to assist where I can, but my conversations with them…
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